Michael Kirkwood
President/Client Services
A 25-year veteran of B2B marketing and communications, Mike oversees the client services
staff for all company clients. Prior to forming Kirkwood Communications, Mike was the Managing Director of Ogilvy FoodComm, a B2B unit of WPP based Ogilvy & Mather.
Mike works closely with all clients on sales execution and communications strategies.
Education: Providence College, BS Finance, Fordham MBA – Marketing/Accounting
Outside the office: Father, coach, fishing, lacrosse, triathlons, piano
staff for all company clients. Prior to forming Kirkwood Communications, Mike was the Managing Director of Ogilvy FoodComm, a B2B unit of WPP based Ogilvy & Mather.
Mike works closely with all clients on sales execution and communications strategies.
Education: Providence College, BS Finance, Fordham MBA – Marketing/Accounting
Outside the office: Father, coach, fishing, lacrosse, triathlons, piano
Jonathan Strauss
Director of Operations
Jon has a 9-year background in marketing and operations within the Foodservice B2B and B2C space. After graduating from Rider University in 2010, he began his career on the marketing side supporting numerous accounts with strategy and business planning, coordinating with vendors and fulfillment houses, and developing creative for use in national PR and advertising campaigns. With the growing success of the company's sample program offering, Jonathan spearheaded the relocation of the company from its office complex to a 5,000 sq ft warehouse where he now acts as Director of Operations for a growing ecommerce and 3PL fulfillment center. Currently, Jonathan runs the marketing, sales, and operations fulfillment for 9 brands coordinating 3,000+ shipments per month to multiple countries across the globe.
Education: Rider University – BA PR & Advertising
Outside the office: Father, golfer, guitar player
Education: Rider University – BA PR & Advertising
Outside the office: Father, golfer, guitar player
John Mikorenda
Operations Manager
Sales, marketing, and warehouse management career spans over 30 years. John is
responsible for organizing and maintaining stock on all products coming in and shipping out of the warehouse. His valuable organizational and people skills bring time saving ideas and execution to all of our product lines.
Education: Associates Degree in General Studies with an emphasis in Math and Psychology.
Outside the office: Father, Martial Arts, Golf, Baseball
responsible for organizing and maintaining stock on all products coming in and shipping out of the warehouse. His valuable organizational and people skills bring time saving ideas and execution to all of our product lines.
Education: Associates Degree in General Studies with an emphasis in Math and Psychology.
Outside the office: Father, Martial Arts, Golf, Baseball
Larisa Safanov
Accounting
Larisa oversees Kirkwood Communications' financial operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. She has 25 years experience in the financial field and has worked previously for NY Daily News and US News & World Report.
Education: Baruch College - BBA Business Management; NYU - Financial Management Certification
Education: Baruch College - BBA Business Management; NYU - Financial Management Certification